Deputy Head (High School)
Curro Holdings Ltd · Brakpan, Gauteng
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- Support the Executive Head/Head of High School with the development and implementation of the annual school business and strategic plan.
- Oversee academic achievement, learner targets, and operational priorities aligned to Curro strategy.
- Manage school activities including sport, culture, community engagement, and calendar events.
- Oversee financial operations, budgeting, and supplier contracts.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security requirements.
- Oversee curriculum planning, timetables, assessments, and reporting in line with CAPS/IEB and Curro standards.
- Support recruitment, mentoring, and retention of staff; manage staff performance and conduct.
- Implement learner discipline, pastoral care, and intervention processes.
- Represent the school on parent, stakeholder, or governance forums when delegated.
- Undertake teaching, tutoring, or learner engagement duties where required.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Minimum: Degree in Education
- Advantageous: Honours Degree in Educational Leadership and Management
- Legal Requirement: SACE registration
- Experience: 3–5 years managerial experience School Management Team experience advantageous
- Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
- Financial and operational management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school systems
- Ability to work long hours and manage multiple priorities
Closing date: 12 August 2026 .